Country guide · Denmark
Live casinos in Denmark 2026: Danish licence rules and ranked sites
Live casino is legal in Denmark at sites licensed by Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority. Every casino ranked here holds a Danish licence. Below are the rules, how Danes pay, and the national help and self-exclusion services.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Denmark?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal at Danish-licensed sites
Denmark opened online casino to licensed private operators on 1 January 2012 under the Danish Gambling Act. Operators need a licence from Spillemyndigheden to offer casino games, including live dealer tables, to players in Denmark. Licensed sites must check players against ROFUS, the national self-exclusion register.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Danish Gambling Act (retsinformation.dk); Spillemyndigheden (spillemyndigheden.dk); StopSpillet (stopspillet.dk).
Live casino in Denmark: key facts
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2012
Denmark's licensed online casino market opened (1 January).
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ROFUS
National register that blocks you from every Danish-licensed site.
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18+
Minimum age for online casino in Denmark.
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70 22 28 25
StopSpillet, the national helpline for gambling problems.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Denmark
- 2010 Danish Gambling Act adopted.
- 2012 Online market opens to licensed operators (1 January).
- 2026 Spillemyndigheden keeps blocking unlicensed sites by court order.
Sources: retsinformation.dk; spillemyndigheden.dk.
Payments
How players in Denmark pay
General market information, not checked per casino.
| Method | What it is | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| MobilePay | Mobile payments used by most Danes. | Available at many licensed casinos for deposits. |
| Dankort and Visa/Dankort | Denmark's national debit card. | Widely accepted at Danish-licensed sites. |
| Bank transfer | Direct transfers from a Danish bank. | Often the slowest option for withdrawals. |
Methods per casino differ; check each casino's cashier.
Ranked for Denmark
Live casinos we rank for players in Denmark
Every casino in this list holds a Spillemyndigheden licence, as listed. The order and offers are live for Denmark; check the terms before you sign up.
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
Live casino in Denmark: FAQ
Is live casino legal in Denmark?
Yes, at casinos with a licence from Spillemyndigheden. Denmark has licensed online casino since 1 January 2012.
What is the gambling age in Denmark?
18 for online casino.
What is ROFUS?
The Danish register of self-excluded players. Licensed casinos must block anyone registered in it.
Where can I get help in Denmark?
StopSpillet offers free and anonymous advice on 70 22 28 25.
Help
Responsible gambling help in Denmark
Responsible gaming
How to set deposit and time limits and spot the warning signs.
Responsible gaming →Gambling addiction help
Where to find support and how self-exclusion works.
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